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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster roasts Giants for trading Kadarius Toney

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster roasted the New York Giants for trading Kadarius Toney earlier this season. 

Mets' Buck Showalter addresses interesting Jacob deGrom quote

Showalter hinted there was no secret reason for why deGrom signed with the Rangers over the Mets and said he's happy for his former ace.

Chiefs GM addresses Andy Reid retirement rumors

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has poured cold water over any notion that head coach Andy Reid considered retirement before or after Sunday's Super Bowl LVII victory.

Watch: Jeff Saturday thanks Colts, fans after Shane Steichen hire

Former Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday thanked the club after it officially hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as head coach on Tuesday. 

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin away from team due to family matter

The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday that superstar captain Alex Ovechkin is stepping away from the club "to attend to a family matter."

Insider: Jets 'much higher' on Titans' Ryan Tannehill than some think

New York Jets fans may want to start preparing themselves for disappointment regarding the club possibly trading for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason.

Tom Brady backs Aaron Rodgers 'darkness retreat' amid criticism

Tom Brady has backed the upcoming four-day "darkness retreat" that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to complete before making a decision about his playing future. 

Deion Sanders names greatest QB between Tom Brady, Joe Montana

The G.O.A.T. conversation has repeatedly resurfaced since Brady announced his 'for good' retirement on Feb. 1.

Watch: Richard Sherman weighs in on controversial penalty in Super Bowl LVII

Add former Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman to the list of noteworthy people who disagreed with what became the most controversial penalty called in Super Bowl LVII.

Rob Gronkowski explains missed 'Kick of Destiny' during Super Bowl LVII

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski is blaming the elements for his missed "Kick of Destiny" during the third quarter of Super Bowl LVII.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers hasn't yet started 'darkness retreat' amid trade rumors

Per Kevin Harrish of The Comeback, Pat McAfee confirmed on Monday that Rodgers has not yet begun his four-day "darkness retreat" and will appear on Tuesday's edition of "The Pat McAfee Show."

Mets' Brandon Nimmo cares more about World Series than World Baseball Classic

Ten players projected to be part of the Mets' Opening Day roster will participate in the World Baseball Classic. Among them are big names such as star shortstop Francisco Lindor, closer Edwin Diaz and slugger Pete Alonso.

Emmitt Smith: 'Marketing ploy' reducing value of running backs in current NFL

Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith offered an interesting take regarding NFL teams electing against paying running backs as much as quarterbacks and wide receivers these days. 

Bruce Arians hints Buccaneers thought Tom Brady could play another season

It sounds like Tampa Bay Buccaneers senior advisor Bruce Arians believed there was at least some chance quarterback Tom Brady could play another season with the club. 

Michael Vick defends opinions about NFL players following criticisms

Retired quarterback and Fox analyst Michael Vick has responded to criticisms sent his way regarding his opinions about NFL players.

How Tom Brady is helping Greg Olsen earn an extra $7 million in 2023

Fox lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen has millions of reasons to thank recently-retired quarterback Tom Brady this winter.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers 'might be more trouble than he’s worth' for Jets, Raiders

Some around the NFL clearly believe neither the New York Jets nor Las Vegas Raiders should go all-in on trading for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. 

Bills' Damar Hamlin wants to 'eventually' play in NFL again

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has confirmed he "eventually" wants to resume his playing career following his medical emergency last month.

NFL coaches rip controversial penalty that impacted end of Super Bowl LVII

Unnamed coaches around the NFL have criticized the controversial and "terrible" defensive holding penalty late in Super Bowl LVII that impacted the end of the game. 

49ers' Nick Bosa chooses QB1 between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance

Add newly-crowned NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa to the list of San Francisco 49ers players who think Brock Purdy has earned the right to start over Trey Lance.

Ryan Leaf offers advice to Jets' Zach Wilson

Wilson is coming off a disastrous second pro season that included the 23-year-old being benched on multiple occasions. Head coach Robert Saleh eventually wanted to shut Wilson down before Week 18. 

Watch: Pat McAfee responds to Brett Favre lawsuit

McAfee added that Favre's legal team demanded that any references to the retired Green Bay Packers star be removed from the former punter's digital library. McAfee insisted he would not comply with that request and will not offer a public apology to Favre.

President Biden Super Bowl interview with Fox back on

President Joe Biden will be part of the Super Bowl LVII broadcast, after all.  According to Chris Megerian and David Bauder of the Associated Press and Brett Samuels of The Hill, President Biden will sit down with network and live-streaming service Fox Soul for a chat ahead of the Super Bowl LVII clash involving the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Shaquille Leonard seems to campaign for Jeff Saturday to be Colts HC

It sounds like Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard wants to continue playing for interim head coach Jeff Saturday on a full-term basis. 

Raiders' Josh Jacobs reflects on 'weird' Derek Carr situation

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has offered an inside look at the benching of quarterback Derek Carr in late December.